Information for Students
Having a client is very inspiring; classroom experience is necessary, but working for a client has made me realize why I am in law school. Fighting
towards a client’s goals makes the hard work worthwhile. On the first day of class, Professor Robinson-Dorn explained each of the clinic’s current cases, and at that moment I realized what environmental law truly had to offer. 
- Darcey Goelz, 2L, Berman Environmental Law Clinic
What Makes the Berman Environmental Law Clinic Unique?
The twin hallmarks of the Clinic are interdisciplinary collaboration and multiforum advocacy. With the help of its advisory board, the Clinic collaborates with collegaues from around the University of Washington, community activists, business, legal and tribal leaders, to help solve our region's most important environmental issues. The Clinic represents its clients in litigation in a variety of courts, and administrative tribunals.
Substantive Practice Area: Environmental and natural resource
Where We Practice:
- Federal and state courts
- Adminstrative tribunals
- State legislature
Typical cases: Wide range of environmental and natural resource matters
Skills Focus:
- Problem-solving
- Legal writing
- Advocacy